Dancing and Diversity Mark 2017 Oscar Nominations
Mr. Pool will surely have something to say about the Oscar nominations. Despite a flurry of other prestigious nominations from entertainment industry awards-granting bodies, “Deadpool” did not make the cut when the list of contenders for the 89th annual Academy Awards was revealed early this morning. It was clearly obvious going in that “La La Land” would be a primary contender, but perhaps not that it would tie the record of most...
Tom Ford Googled ‘White Trash’ in Adapting ‘Nocturnal Animals’
It was a blustery night in Los Angeles and Tom Ford had a bad cold. But that did not stop him from appearing for a Q&A after his film “Nocturnal Animals” screened at the Writers Guild Theater. After all, Ford is WGA-nominated for best adapted screenplay– as well as receiving a slew of other honors during this awards season– and voting is still open. He also, of course directed the picture, which stars Amy Adams, Jake...
Directors Guild Reveals Nominations for DGA Awards
Some big surprises as the Directors Guild of America announced its nominations for the 69th Annual DGA Awards, which will be handed out on February 4 at the Beverly Hilton. Director Nate Parker was nominated in the category of best first feature film for “The Birth of a Nation.” In addition to it being his first DGA nomination, it’s the first major acknowledgement of the film, which a year ago, seemed poised to pick up a raft of...
GBK Mixes Things Up With Its Golden Globes Gifting Lounge
The GBK Luxury Lounge honoring the 2017 Golden Globe Awards nominees and presenters is an annual tradition, but this year there was a new variable thrown into the mix. The two-day event, Friday and Saturday before the Globes on January 8, was held at a brand-new venue in Hollywood called At the P. Nestled between production facilities that provide the below the line services for the entertainment industry, guests were wowed by the new...
‘Moonlight,’ ‘La La Land’ & ‘Deadpool’ Dominate in ACE Eddie Awards Nominations
Awards season favorites “Moonlight,” “La La Land” and “Deadpool” again led the way as the American Cinema editors released its list of nominees for their 67th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, which will be handed out in ceremonies on January 27. Acclaimed director J.J. Abrams will receive the ACE Golden Eddie filmmaker of the year award during the gala, joining past recipients including Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Quentin Tarantino,...
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